Event Type Art exhibitions
December
Location
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings, UK
Time
October 12, 2024 10:00 am - January 4, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The 2024 WE OUT HERE exhibition is set to open during Black History Month, offering a
Event Details
The 2024 WE OUT HERE exhibition is set to open during Black History Month, offering a
joyful exploration of African Caribbean memories of visiting the seaside in the UK. Curated by
Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, the founder of ‘WE OUT HERE,’ this year’s exhibition opening in Black History Month, builds on a workshop first held as part of the of the highly acclaimed WOH2023 exhibition hosted at Hastings Contemporary, in 2023.
The exhibition showcases a collection of artworks created by people of African and Caribbean descent, who share their personal seaside memories through various creative expressions. These pieces not only capture joyful moments but also highlight the often-overlooked histories and stories of African Caribbean communities in the UK.
In preparation for the exhibition, monthly workshops led by Lorna Hamilton-Brown provided participants with the opportunity to create collage artwork using scrapbooking techniques. These workshops served as a space to reminisce, connect, and share their seaside experiences.
Exhibition Highlights ‘The Black Presence in Hastings’:
Revealing the Identity of the Black Flower Seller: Uncovering the story of the Black Flower Seller who traded in St Leonards in the 1900s, bringing to light a significant but largely forgotten part of local history.
Profiling Rollo Ahmed: Celebrating the life of Rollo Ahmed, a friend to Dennis Wheatley and Aleister Crowley, and the author of ‘The Black Art’, a key figure in the exploration of esoteric traditions. Ahem lived in Harpsichord House, Hastings Old Town in the 1950’s.
Showcasing John-Paul and Dawn Langley Simmons: Presenting an image of African American mechanic John-Paul Simmons and his wife, British author and trans woman Dawn Langley Simmons. Their wedding blessing took place at St Clements Church in Hastings Old Town in 1969. The photo will be featured as part of the Hastings Queer Collective Trail.
In addition to the visual displays, the exhibition will feature a series of talks, discussions, and social events designed to engage the community and delve deeper into the themes explored in the exhibition. All events will be held at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery unless otherwise specified.
15th October at 6.30 p.m. – TALK ‘Who was the Black Flower Seller’ by Claudine Eccleston,
Activist, Independent Researcher, and Founder of Community Interest Company Playing the Race Card
22nd October at 6.30 p.m. – TALK ‘In the steps of Rollo Ahmed’ by S.I. Martin
Martin specialises in the fields of Black British history and literature, he works with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences.
‘Our Memories’ Community event – date TBC
Come and share your African Caribbean Seaside Memories over a meal hosted by the Black Flower Sellers.
About WE OUT HERE:
Founded by Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, ‘WE OUT HERE’ is dedicated to celebrating and documenting the African Caribbean experience through art, history, and storytelling. The project seeks to uncover and share hidden histories, ensuring that the voices of the African Caribbean community are heard and preserved for future generations.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE
WOH2023.email@gmail.com
Instagram @WeOutHere.Art
January
Location
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings, UK
Time
October 12, 2024 10:00 am - January 4, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Event Details
The 2024 WE OUT HERE exhibition is set to open during Black History Month, offering a
Event Details
The 2024 WE OUT HERE exhibition is set to open during Black History Month, offering a
joyful exploration of African Caribbean memories of visiting the seaside in the UK. Curated by
Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, the founder of ‘WE OUT HERE,’ this year’s exhibition opening in Black History Month, builds on a workshop first held as part of the of the highly acclaimed WOH2023 exhibition hosted at Hastings Contemporary, in 2023.
The exhibition showcases a collection of artworks created by people of African and Caribbean descent, who share their personal seaside memories through various creative expressions. These pieces not only capture joyful moments but also highlight the often-overlooked histories and stories of African Caribbean communities in the UK.
In preparation for the exhibition, monthly workshops led by Lorna Hamilton-Brown provided participants with the opportunity to create collage artwork using scrapbooking techniques. These workshops served as a space to reminisce, connect, and share their seaside experiences.
Exhibition Highlights ‘The Black Presence in Hastings’:
Revealing the Identity of the Black Flower Seller: Uncovering the story of the Black Flower Seller who traded in St Leonards in the 1900s, bringing to light a significant but largely forgotten part of local history.
Profiling Rollo Ahmed: Celebrating the life of Rollo Ahmed, a friend to Dennis Wheatley and Aleister Crowley, and the author of ‘The Black Art’, a key figure in the exploration of esoteric traditions. Ahem lived in Harpsichord House, Hastings Old Town in the 1950’s.
Showcasing John-Paul and Dawn Langley Simmons: Presenting an image of African American mechanic John-Paul Simmons and his wife, British author and trans woman Dawn Langley Simmons. Their wedding blessing took place at St Clements Church in Hastings Old Town in 1969. The photo will be featured as part of the Hastings Queer Collective Trail.
In addition to the visual displays, the exhibition will feature a series of talks, discussions, and social events designed to engage the community and delve deeper into the themes explored in the exhibition. All events will be held at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery unless otherwise specified.
15th October at 6.30 p.m. – TALK ‘Who was the Black Flower Seller’ by Claudine Eccleston,
Activist, Independent Researcher, and Founder of Community Interest Company Playing the Race Card
22nd October at 6.30 p.m. – TALK ‘In the steps of Rollo Ahmed’ by S.I. Martin
Martin specialises in the fields of Black British history and literature, he works with museums, archives and the education sector to bring diverse histories to wider audiences.
‘Our Memories’ Community event – date TBC
Come and share your African Caribbean Seaside Memories over a meal hosted by the Black Flower Sellers.
About WE OUT HERE:
Founded by Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE, ‘WE OUT HERE’ is dedicated to celebrating and documenting the African Caribbean experience through art, history, and storytelling. The project seeks to uncover and share hidden histories, ensuring that the voices of the African Caribbean community are heard and preserved for future generations.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Lorna Hamilton-Brown RCA MBE
WOH2023.email@gmail.com
Instagram @WeOutHere.Art